A series of mysterious explosions from handheld pagers rocked Lebanon and parts of Syria, resulting in at least eight deaths, including Hezbollah members and a young girl. The Iranian ambassador was also injured in the blasts, which officials and Hezbollah attribute to Israel. Over 2,700 people were wounded in what seemed to be a calculated remote attack amid escalating tensions.
Hezbollah’s new brand of pagers allegedly heated up and exploded, causing casualties and chaos. The militant group holds Israel accountable for the violent incident, vowing retribution for the “sinful aggression”. Lebanon’s health minister confirmed the casualties and injuries, with 200 individuals in critical condition.
This unprecedented event followed Hezbollah’s involvement in supporting Hamas, leading to clashes with Israel. The aftermath saw ambulances rushing injured individuals to hospitals, with heightened alerts and emergency responses in affected areas. The Lebanese Red Cross and health ministry urged readiness and swift medical assistance.
Hezbollah’s precautionary communication measures, such as avoiding mobile phones, were not enough to prevent the tragedy caused by the exploding pagers, reinforcing the group’s reliance on their unique telecommunications system.